Welcome to the March issue of our newsletter.  After a cold and snowy February we are looking forward to a warmer weather and the longer days.  As always, we are happy to accept referrals from your family and friends.  Thanks for your continued support of our practice. Enjoy this month's issue.

1. Get a Movement Screen: The FMS system used in our office is a testing system to determine if an athlete has symmetrical balance, strength, and flexibility.  Athletes who have imbalances are 10x more likely to be hurt during athletics. 
2. Use a professional coach: Hiring a professional coach to teach sports techinue can be a huge factor in limiting technique related overuse injury.  Local team coaches can be good but there is nothing like an evaluation and coaching by a top pro.  
3. Get some rest: Each week, young athletes should not be playing a sport more hours than they are years old.  Young athletes can recover quickly but still have immature joints that may simply need to be rested.  
4. Do not specialize: Young athletes should not specialize in one sport until early adolesence.  Having a variety of sports to compete in allows muscles and joints to become strong in a variety of angles and motions thus creating a better athlete who can more easily avoid injury.   
5. Don't wait to see the chiropractor: Injuires go away quicker if they are treated aggressively early in the injury phase.  Waiting to see if "it will just go away" can often lead to chronic low back pain and allows the athlete to miss more time in sports.  We are available 5 days a week and will see you (or your athlete) within 24 hours.  

 

Lower Back Pain Relief: Side Bridge Exercise for lower back pain

   

     

As always, thank you for your support and referrals.  For more information about or services please visit our website at www.CohenHayduChiro.com.